BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Honoring African Americans in STEM Through Partnership
The Kansas African American Museum, in collaboration with Exploration Place, is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of a different honoree each week with an outdoor display.
Each week we will be projecting an image of an African American pioneer onto the side of our iconic island building, highlighting their contribution to the STEM community. We encourage you to visit the display and use it as a learning opportunity for your family to discuss the impact that each honoree had in their field.
This year, we are celebrating innovation, leadership, and the lasting contributions of African Americans in STEM at a special reception on Thursday, February 5, at Exploration Place, in partnership with the Arts Council.
Light refreshments will be served, and a brief program begins at 5:30 PM.
Register below.
6 days to the eventThu, Feb 05WichitaExploration Place and The Kansas African American Museum have partnered for the fifth year to honor African American leaders in STEM fields during Black History Month.
2026 Featured Honorees
Harold
Miller
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Charyl McAfee - Duncan
REGISTERED ARCHITECT, PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OF MCAFEE3 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Dr. Donald Jackson
TUSKEGEE AIR CADET AND VETERINARIAN
Colonel George Boyd
KANSAS WING COMMANDER, CIVIL AIR PATROL
2026 Black History Month Events at TKAAM
Sat, Feb 28The Kansas African American Museum (TKAACreate, connect, and explore culture with TKAAM volunteer Lovette Mba!
Sat, Feb 21The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAJoin local cemetery historian, Barb Myers, as she discusses segregated cemeteries in Kansas.